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New Child Modelling Thread

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mykidsmum · 03/02/2006 18:57

Here we go

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cyan · 08/02/2006 12:49

does anyone remember diver dan? the water toy thing? well the little boy who was on the boxes and advertising for it was dps brother! dp did mothercare catalogues. my cousin did mcdonalds but didnt end up getting used as he wouldnt gice up his wotsits!!

tinkerbellchelle · 08/02/2006 12:52

Im not really sure, we turned rascals down when we were first looking and B&B said no. I might just stick with BK for now?
My friend hasn't heard back from NC yet, just wondered what they are like?

Think for now just for the ease might stick with BK and see if anything happens x

cyan · 08/02/2006 12:53

with regards to norrie carr, i know they are a well respected agency. they have been in the industry for many many years since the 60s in fact! they run professionally, but i have always found them v brusque and a teeny scary. they charge for the assessment fee £20 and they also then charge between £60 and £70 for the photoshoot and then you have to pay to go into the model book on top of that. so costs are high. they do promote your baby before they go to shoot but you must send in photos with baby with no top on and a white background. also even after going to the assessment there are still no guarantees, they decide after the photoshoot whether your Lo is successful. I waited about 2 weeks til I found out, but i put that down to ds surname beginning with S! they do put kids forward but after speaking to someone i found out that they have a relatively high number of kids on their books

cyan · 08/02/2006 12:55

tink what about KL didnt you have an assessment with IK as well?

cyan · 08/02/2006 12:59

i know thye work with calpol and elc whihc is what ds was put forward for. and alo they put kids forward for higgies campaign. its a shame i didnt find this website before really as just before xmas they asked me if i knew anyone with a baby aged 0-3 months as they were looking for babies newborn to take on their books.
my aunt found out about the agency because she read a feature on norrie herself and she said that there is a shortage of boys in the industry, dont know how far that fairs now seeing as this was 5 years ago but judging by people ive spoken to and mums on here girls outweigh the boys by far!

tinkerbellchelle · 08/02/2006 13:00

yeah we were meant to meet IK last sunday but we didn and need to rearrange. Are they a good agency?

I have heard a few people saying about AK are they any good?
I might try KL need to print off some pics for that one

cyan · 08/02/2006 13:00

sorry my spelling is awful! should have said huggies

cyan · 08/02/2006 13:02

Just go for it tink, got nothing to lose and at the end of the day you are still with BK. what about MOT as well? but everyone seems to think they take on kids that are a bit older. but i went to school with someone whose ds did work for toys r us for them and he was only 6 months at the time.

tinkerbellchelle · 08/02/2006 13:03

I'll have an email around and I might try NC as well just to see we'll see what happens

cyan · 08/02/2006 13:04

i was impressed with IK and so was izzy, but the main concern for me was that they havent been long established as the rest of the agencies and i think it was perfumelady who pointed out some valid points, i cant remember what she said entirely but maybe you should scroll down and see. it wouldnt be a bad thing to go and meet them and see for yourself. you dont pay to meet them.

cyan · 08/02/2006 13:05

see what they say and let us know how is you little man today?

tinkerbellchelle · 08/02/2006 13:08

He's at nannies for the day
yeah I'll give IK a ring and book appointment, and then maybe try AK, NC, KL and maybe MOT. No harm in trying

thorntons · 08/02/2006 13:12

Afternoon everyone! Goood luck to Lanismum re BM casting today.As half term next week sounds as if there a few shoots being planned.Just got a call from agency re Mothercare casting tomorrow at Oxford Circus .Unfortunately looks as if we cannot go as I am working. Anyone else going to this casting ?

cyan · 08/02/2006 13:12

yeah y not

cyan · 08/02/2006 13:13

thorntons no we arent how olds your LO?

thorntons · 08/02/2006 13:19

Hi Cyan dd is 2 yrs 1 month -so presume for toddler wear. Funny ..been to a Mothercare casting before when dd was only 4 months old! (First ever casting) Was a real nightmare to get there a 4 hour round trip to NW London by car. Was in such a tizz finding place- drove in bus lane ,got caught on camera and fined!! [blush}Plus dd didn`t get job.He he can laugh about it now!

tinkerbellchelle · 08/02/2006 13:22

Thornton what agency are you with?
Good luck for the casting x

mythumbelinas · 08/02/2006 13:24

Thorntons, is your dd 2yrs? I think i remember you saying she did monsoon .. have i met you? It was half term and i took my older dd too .. and she helped entertain the babies. Did she try to help your dd during one of her shoots? It was my 2yr old doing the shoot and she was after you. Am i wrong/right?

thorntons · 08/02/2006 13:35

Hi Mythumberlinas.Ohmigod..I think you are right! Was Oct halfterm. Am I right in remembering that dd2 is with KL- had only recently joined them and had done BHS too? If I am right,was really lovely to meet you all. ,Your dds are gorgeous and dd1 was very helpful as munchkin took a real shine to her. Also seen latest Monsoon brochure and seen your dd`s pics in it. Really lovely,you must be v proud

thorntons · 08/02/2006 13:37

Hi Tinkerbellechelle.Munchkin is with Bruce and Brown. Thanks for good luck wishes but looks as if will have to turn casting down as I am working.Nevermindx

7777777 · 08/02/2006 13:40

hi thorntons, shame you cant make casting, at least you know you dd was orgeous enuf 2 b chosen eh

mythumbelinas · 08/02/2006 13:43

Hi thorntons!! .. hehe .. nice to have met you too .. it was a really fun day oh, i haven't seen the monsoon brochure yet!
dd hasn't been asked to go Mothercare casting, nevermind ..

thorntons · 08/02/2006 13:45

Hi 777777s thanks for your post! Ahhhh,really sweet of you to say that. How is your liitle munchkin? DD watching Tweenies on CBeebies at the mo so 5 mins peace

7777777 · 08/02/2006 13:50

my ds clinging to my legs while i try to hang washibng on radiators. he spilt bleach on his jeans today and had to go buy a nother pair, bless him size 9-12 months and theyre too big!

thorntons · 08/02/2006 13:50

Hi Mythumberlinas! Hey glad you were right! You must get a brochure they are instore now (or fifty) asap. I am sure if you rang either local store or head office they will save you some.Let me know if you can`t track one down will post you a copy. x

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